One of the biggest names in self improvement, Tony Robbins has enthralled audiences for decades. But what are the specific methods Tony teaches that have resonated with so many, and helped so many change their lives? In this short video, SelfGrowth.com Founder David Riklan lays out the basic of Tony’s teachings.

Tony’s high energy positive messages have been celebrated, talked about, criticized, and made fun of for more that two decades. He has met with or advised Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, and Mother Theresa. His Personal Power program has sold more than 35 Million copies.

Tony first laid out the principles of his success program in a book called “Unlimited Power,” published back in the 1980’s.

In it he talks about the four steps of the “ultimate success formula.” They include:

1. Formulate a precise definition of you what you wish to achieve.
2. Take massive action.
3. Gauge or measure the success of your actions.
4. Fine-tune your approach and your procedures until you reach your goal.

1. Everything happens for a reason and a purpose, and it serves us.
2. There is no such thing as failure. There are only results.
3. Whatever happens, take responsibility.” 4. “It’s not necessary to understand everything to be able to use everything.
5. People are your greatest resource.
6. Work is play.
7. There’s no abiding success without commitment.

But, here is where the real power comes in. He teaches you how to change the way your brain works. Early on, he was teaching a lot about NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Now he talks about Neuro-Associative Conditioning, a modified version of NLP.

That’s just a brief run-down of the basics that Tony teaches.

What personal Tony Robbins Experiences have you had? Tell us in the comments field below.

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My mother bought Tony Robbins Personal Power years ago but I she never went through the course. I ended up with it a few years ago and haven't touched it but I think I'm going to get it out and start listening. I only just started opening these newsletter emails but I that's going to change as well. It only takes 5 minutes and if it encourages me, that is just what I need these days. Thanks.

Tony Robbins' self-help programmes are great. I'm sixteen and I've been to one of his seminars when my mother said that the seminar she had gone to the year before changed her outlook on life and on herself - and I couldn't thank him enough!
Since I'm quite young I suppose I did feel a little odd being the youngest in a group of 6,000 people, but I also felt priveliged to have found out about it at such a young age when so many other, and older, people had only just discovered it. It truly was a life changing experience, and I would reccommend it to anybody. What you've got would be a good place to start.
It really is great stuff.

I am enjoying these 5 minutes or less segments. I can also recall seeing Tony Robbins back in the 80's on the television. I have always enjoyed his philosophy which is embraced by the phenomenal teachings of The Secret and others. I attended an event in NY where Tony Robbins held an energetic seminar - it was motivational and certainly inspiring. I have purchased his books as gifts for others as well as myself. Thanks for sharing!

I absolutely enjoy Tony Robbins. He has wonderful and powerful vibrations that expand to those he teaches and touches. I am a firm believer in the power of our thoughts and we as humans can accomplish anything we set our minds too. I know that when we on purpose have good feelings nothing but positive things can manifest in our lives. This type of teaching needs to be exposed more to those with open minds and minds that want to change for a better life.
Take care and thank you for being who you are.
Cindy Kelley

I actually have not heard of Tony Robbins before so thank you for introducing me to him. If he was big in the 80s, I was a mere toddler. It's time for me to investigate his works - it sounds promising for my self growth to develop that positive mental attitude.

I also started listening to Tony Robbins in the late 80's.I did the fire walk 3 times. I also broke 4 inch plywood in half with my own arms. Yes it works! Tony is great & you are not so old. Where were you when you went to listen to him?

Tony is right on. I've been listening to him for many years and just listening to him will motivate you even if you can't think of how to start. With Tony, you'll always think of something. Tony teaches people to master anything. I love him.

Bob, it may be worth taking another look. A lot has been added in the last 20 years. Although I don't buy into everything that he says, he's able to sift through some of the works that you mentioned and make it contemporary while providing practical strategies and tools to implement and get results. That's just my thought that I wanted to share as I appreciate your honesty.

I LOVE Tony Robbins and his wife Sage. Was just today watching them again about their offer for Valentines Day.
I got some training at home from him. But my big goal is to attend all of his seminars and get a 3 year full time coaching with him to get all of my levels in life to a 10. I think he is a rocking star. And what amazes me most and I believe deeply that his work is not just Motivation. Like Zig Ziglar once said, people wonder why Motivation gets down and nobody question that one showers daily. With Tony I know for sure and he has proven it so many times with people in his course that they keep the level they reached with him after 6 months, 5 years they are up and running. I had once a great man in my life who asked me. Lea you have to decide if you want to be the lion or the mouse. I know I have a big lion in me but still too often the mouse takes over. With Tony Robbins seminars I am absolutley sure that I would find my lion in me again and keep it for life.

I have done 4 Firewalks with Tony Robbins, starting in 1989 when I was 56 years old. The first Firewalk changed my life! Then I flew down from San Francisco to Del Mar in 1992 for his "Date With Destiny" seminar. Fantastic growth. Tony always gives so much of himself and his books, tapes, seminars are worth every penny (unllike other gurus). I am now 77 years old.

One of the virtues of Tony Robbins is the high level of confidence he commands to engage people to take action. His body language, thinking patterns and emotions are in perfect sych when he delivers his message. His energetic style is like a tide wave you cannot simply ignore it.
His programs have propelled me to take action...

I have been listening,reading and have attended Tony Robbins events. I actually walked on fire!! Totally changed my way of thinking and has allowed me to help others in the same way. Tony, plase come back to Orlando again.

Well summed up. It is always good to remember that anchors can be created to sounds and smells as well as touch. So to ovecome nerves say for exams or public speaking you can practice deep relaxation and anchor to an unusual aftershave or perfume which you later use on a hanky when you feel the nerves comimg on. Similarly unusual sounds can be used to change state from low energy to high.

Thanks David for giving us Tony Robbins in five minutes or less! I'm personally inspired by Tony Robbins.
Thanks for sharing the anchoring technique. I use it some but I'm going to integrate it more consistently into my life...

Thanks David for giving us Tony Robbins in five minutes or less! I'm personally inspired by Tony Robbins.
Thanks for sharing the anchoring technique. I use it some but I'm going to integrate it more consistently into my life...

This very was an excellent summary of Tony Robbns. You've inspired me to pull out my copy of Awaken the Gaint Within and read it again. It's been over 12 years since I read it and I could use a little refresher.

This was a grat summary of Tony's work and a very good example of anchoring. Emotional state is also affected by Focus, as well as internal dialogue and physiology. That's why it is important to have some powerful goals that you are working towards.
I've completed Tony's Unleash the Power Within which includes a fire walk on the first night - a brilliant metapohor that you can achieve anything that you put your mind to. I've also completed his Mastery University courses. The highlight of these was going to Fiji for the Life Mastery course and climbing a 56 feet tall (17m) telegraph pole, standing on the top and then jumping onto a trapeeze twelve feet away. I have learnt so much from tony I am deeply grateful to him.

I love and totally agree with the 7 beliefs. And I belief in NLP (have experienced it) and also other techniques that change limiting beliefs, once you change these beliefs, your whole perception on things/life changes and once that happens your whole life changes, it is powerful stuff!

I was listening to some Tony Robbins tapes a few years back just for basic motivational purposes and by the time I was done with the one week audio program I had quit smoking. That wasn't even my intention when I started but I quit, and have never smoked again.
He really has a way with what he does -- it's amazing.

I attended a Tony Robbins event back in 1999. He STOPPED traffic. We filled an arena as if he was the Beatles. It was absolutely fabulous! I'll always remember how I felt that day. Truly inspired and ready to BE, MOVE, ACT, DO my thing. Kimyon, THE DIAMOND COACH

I heard about Tony Robbins on one of my sleepless nights in LA. ( Used to travel all the time) It was an infomercial at 2.00 am. I sat there glued and taking everything in. A bit sckeptical and abit in awe. Went and then bought a couple of his books and refer to them from time to time, but have not attended his seminars. Suffise to say, he is great at what he does and I wish he would share it with more people.
What you are doing David is great. You are giving free access to a lot of information, I just wish more people would spread the message of abundance and happiness for free instead of charging sooooo much money to attend any of these so said life changing seminars. I have attended many and payed good money for it, but I feel that this knowledge should not only be the domain of the rich, so we should have free seminars. I do all mine for free!!!!!
More of us should share this wealth of knowledge and the material wealth is sure to follow.

Great video David, Tony Robbins is as you have pointed out much more than motivation. His programs are filled with substance not fluff. Tony and Earl Nightngale were the two self improvement facilitators that bridged the gap between self help and self improvement for me and ultimately in my teaching and techniques.
Thank you for honoring Tony and his teachings.
Dan Callahan :)

Great Video and summary, thank you. Tony is awesome! I personally like his use of incantations where you say your affirmations out loud, with emotions, and repeat them over and over. I use this technique all the time and it is been extremely beneficial for me. Thank you Tony!